The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)

Every time a new edition of Photoshop comes out, I buy several of the how-to books. Each one contains different useful tips & tricks. Scott Kelby's is always the best, & this is no exception.

For example, have you ever wondered what LAB color is & why you should care? There's a step-by-step illustrated tutorial on how 2 give your color extra zip using this color mode.

In fact, there are illustrated tutorials on all of the major features of Photoshop. They include screenshots, which many other guides neglect.

Learn how 2 use layers 2 simulate filters, how 2 use shapes 2 create vector masks, how 2 create stunning special effects through collaging, retouching, & combining color touches with B&W.

Chances are, if you've seen a stunning digital creation & have wondered how it was done, you will find out here.

The CS4 book should be out soon. Can hardly wait!

From my series of many Photoshop books this is the least helpful. As stated by other readers the author's attempts at lightening the subject matter with humor quickly become annoying. The structure is overly verbose (do I want 2 full pages wasted on a chapter heading & the author reminiscing on song & movie titles?). All procedures are divided in "steps", which are titled "step 1", "step 2" etc. Hence you will not know what a particular step is about unless you read the entire section. For even slightly advanced users this becomes frustratingly annoying when trying 2 locate the sprinkles of wisdom.

I got CS3 a month ago & have been staring at it wondering why i even bothered 2 get it. I have been clueless as 2 how 2 use this thing. I bought a "CS3 4 dummies" but it didn't really help me with my photography. It gave me some basics & didn't walk me through anything. Then it dawned on me how much I've loved Scott's other books. They are my very favorite photography books ever. They give perfect advice 2 help you through everything. So off 2 purchase "anything" by him 4 CS3. I got this book & WOW! Lights started turning on! Step by step in Kelby fashion he leads you through anything you might have a question about. I couldn't be happier. Makes me want 2 buy everyone of his books in case i run into something else i need help on. Wonder if he does parenting books....LOL. So thanks Scott Kelby 4 writing this more than amazing book.

A comprehensive book that will be useful 4 some time 2 come. I have barely touched on some of the aspects, but they have been very useful. Another humorous slant on things by Scott Kelby! Always a pleasure 2 read.

Yes, a very helpful book. Not really 4 stars though, however, compared 2 the author's competition this book almost rocks. First, there is quite a bit of very useful information within the pages. Then, it is written well, with step by step direction which I found easy 2 follow. Most topics of interest 2 me were covered, but it was a little difficult 2 cope with the basic instruction, only 2 learn later in the book that there was a much better way 2 accomplish the same thing. You can't expect one volume 2 provide every bit of what everyone needs & I didn't. Although, I was surprised at the obvious repetition in one or two chapters, & thought perhaps the editing might have been better. Mr. Kelby's style is unique, but his humor which I found tolerable doesn't, at all, detract from the "very helpful" content. Truly, close 2 4 stars, & bravo 2 Mr. Kelby.

Scott Kelby was honored with Professional Photographer magazine’s highly coveted 2008 Hot One Award 4 The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book 4 Digital Photographers. Here’s what Jeff Kent, the Hot One Editor at Professional Photographer, has 2 say about the book: “In a how-to published by Peachpit Press, Scott Kelby, best-selling author on Adobe Photoshop, delves into CS3 2 uncover the most important & useful techniques 4 digital photographers. Our judges liked Kelby’s direct approach with step-by-step instructions. In this new edition, Kelby shares even more secrets from the top pros.”

Shutterbug magazine chose The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book 4 Digital Photographers as a Top Digital Book of 2007.  Here’s what Joe Farace of Shutterbug has 2 say about the book: “Scott Kelby’s name on a Photoshop book is like the Dodge brand on the front of a pickup truck. You know it’s built RAM—or pixel—tough. Combining his famous twisted wit with unwaveringly straight tutorials, Kelby takes you through a detailed tour of Photoshop CS3 by showing how 2 use the new features. No fluff; just page after page of well-illustrated tutorials showing photographers how 2 get the most out of the new features, commands, & effects found in the latest version of Adobe’s flagship. It will get you up 2 speed on CS3’s new features faster than you can all by yourself.”

Scott Kelby, the #1 best-selling Photoshop author in the world today, once again takes this book 2 a whole new level as he uncovers the latest, most important, & most exciting new Adobe Photoshop CS3 techniques 4 digital photographers. This major update 2 his award-winning, record-breaking book does something 4 digital photographers that’s never been done before–it cuts through the bull & shows you exactly “how 2 do it.” It’s not a bunch of theory; it doesn’t challenge you 2 come up with your own settings or figure it out on your own. Instead, Scott shows you step-by-step the exact techniques used by today’s cutting-edge digital photographers, & best of all, he shows you flat-out exactly which settings 2 use, when 2 use them, & why.

That’s why the previous editions of this book are widely used as the official course study guide in photography courses at college & universities around the world, & this new edition 4 Photoshop CS3 exposes even more of the top pros’ most closely-guarded secrets.

Learn How The Pros Do It
Each year Scott trains thousands of professional photographers on how 2 use Photoshop, & almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, & the same challenges–and that’s exactly what he covers in this book. You’ll learn:

• The sharpening techniques the pros really use.
• The pros’ tricks 4 fixing the most common digital photo problems fast!
• How 2 get great looking prints (that actually match your screen!)
• A whole chapter on the latest, most requested Photoshop special effects!
• How 2 color correct any photo without breaking a sweat.
• How 2 process Raw images, plus how 2 take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS3!
• The portrait retouching secrets only the pros know about!
• How 2 add real automation 2 your work.
• How 2 show your work like a pro!

Plus a host of shortcuts, workarounds, & slick “insider” tricks 2 send your productivity through the roof! If you’re a digital photographer, & you’re ready 2 learn the “tricks of the trade”–the same ones that today’s leading pros use 2 correct, edit, sharpen, retouch, & present their work–then you’re holding the book that will do just that.